What scares you? What makes you afraid in situations when you have to speak up or stand your ground?

Maybe you fear being embarrassed or rejected. Or maybe you are afraid people will make fun of you. Maybe old wounds have made you timid or shy.

Here’s something to remember. When you talk about your own personal experience, nobody can shut you down. When you share something you have lived through, you have absolute authority. Nobody can tear down the truth you know about your own life.

So start there. Speak from your personal experience. This doesn’t mean you have to open your heart up to everyone. But when something comes up that you have lived through, you can speak up with confidence.

And overall, build your trust in the Lord. Spend time in his presence and ask for his mercy. Then ask to trust more in him. Let him show you what it means to be assertive in the eyes of God.

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:6

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PRAYER TO BE ASSERTIVE

O merciful Lord,

Sometimes I feel timid and afraid to speak up. I isolate myself alone. Why am I afraid? What holds me back?

Let me grow in my trust in you, O blessed Lord. Let the truth of your love and mercy reach down deep into my heart.

Let me know that I do not have to be afraid. I am loved by my Creator. You set me free from shame. Condemnation has no power over me.

By the blood of Christ, I am free.

Break the chains of fear, O Lord. I can speak truth. I can act with courage. I can be brave, as the Lord goes with me.

Not better, not worse than anyone, I am a child of God. My soul stands firm on the Rock that is Christ my Lord.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

What are you getting ready for? A test, meeting, or conversation? Maybe you are preparing for a celebration, and it’s stressing you out. No matter the situation, if you pray about it first, things will be more clear.

Go ahead. Go to God and pour out all your fears, worries, and desires. Let it all out at his feet. Then, in his presence, he will begin to put things in order. His Spirit will guide you and prepare your heart.

Sometimes situations won’t change right away. But when you pray, you change. Your mind and heart see Christ at the center of your life. And this puts it all into the right perspective.

So get ready. Go to God and let him prepare you.

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I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalm 32:8

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

John 16:13-14

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PRAYER FOR PREPARATION

O merciful Lord,

Here I am. I am facing a situation, and I seek your presence. I ask for guidance.

First, let me open my heart to your Holy Spirit. May he put my thoughts and feelings in order. Let the Kingdom of God come alive in me.

Let me know above all things that I am forgiven, that I am loved, and that Christ is with me. Press this deep into my heart, O loving Lord.

Pour out your grace and prepare the moment, to open hearts and minds. May your Spirit give me clarity and confidence, as I know I am a child of God.

And above all things, may your will be done. Let the moment glorify you. Prepare me, O Lord, and may my life praise Jesus, my Savior, my King.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Believe it or not, there is so much to give thanks for, no matter what situation you are living in.

For those who have been blessed with abundance, one of the best ways to show thanks is to share.

For those who suffer and hurt, the deepest thanks can be found in your relationship with Jesus.

If you think you have nothing to be thankful for, look at the cross of Christ for all your answers. Let your spirit be revived by the Resurrection, and all things will be made new.

Jesus is the path to thankfulness and freedom.

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:4-8

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PRAYER TO GIVE THANKS

O blessed Lord,

You are the creator of heaven and earth. You are my creator. You gave me life.

Every blessing I have is the fruit of your goodness. All love comes from you through those who love me.

And when this weary soul fell down and out, you were there for me. When I hurt myself & others you took away my sin. Jesus took my shame. He hurt with me and never left my side.

He did it all for me. He did it all for love. And my heart and soul cry out in thanks and joy.

Even if my life isn’t perfect even if I have a long way to go, my soul is safe in your hands.

For your love O Lord, I give a thousand thanks.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Feeling stuck or spinning your wheels? Some situations seem like they will never change. Or maybe, you keep making the same mistake, over and over again.

If there is one thing the Gospels tell us, is that it’s never too late. Today is not the last chapter in your life. It might be difficult and painful, but you can keep going. When you cry out to God, he delivers. It may not be exactly as you want, but he will give you the strength to carry on. Trust in him. He never turns you away.

Return to the bedrock of your faith and rebuild from there. Get down to the basic elements of your relationship with God. Great truth and strength are found there. Then rise up with Christ and continue forward.

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

John 11:25-26

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PRAYER TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD

O merciful Lord,

Strong winds rage against me. It’s hard to keep going. Do you see my struggle? Will you help me, O Lord?

Free me from the lie telling me I can’t do this. Show me again, O Lord, that your love makes all things new.

Let me draw from the storehouse of my faith to remember again who you are & who I am.

Jesus died and was buried. He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven. He is seated at God’s right hand. He will come again in glory.

By the blood of Christ I am a child of God. Jesus is my life & salvation. Nothing can take you away from me.

Even with pain & struggle I can continue. I can go on. As in the love of Christ my weakness is strength. In God’s grace, I soar free.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

We all know the world is unpredictable. So how do you stay alert for any incoming danger?

You might think you have all the bases covered since things look good on the outside. Still, you could be leaving a door wide open for problems due to unresolved issues in your private life.

Remember, your actions speak the loudest. It doesn’t matter who sees or doesn’t see them. Your heart knows the truth. And your heart yearns for God to bring light and healing to your soul.

Let the the Kingdom of Heaven come to you and your life. Let the Lord put things in order. Stay close to him and be ready for anything. Always be waiting and watching for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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“Lo, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is he who is awake, keeping his garments that he may not go naked and be seen exposed!”

Revelation 16:15

For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:5

Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Matthew 24:44

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PRAYER TO BE VIGILANT

O blessed Lord,

In this troubled world the challenges of life are not easy for me. I feel pressure from all sides. Help me remain ready. Keep me steady and sure.

Show me, O Lord, where I need to change first. Let me know that vigilance begins with keeping my own house clean.

May your Spirit guide me to have a solid testimony. I know it can’t be perfect, but let no sin remain hidden. I give up my shame to you.

In my hurting emptiness may your Spirit fill me. May Christ complete me. Let nothing stand between us. Keep me ready & awake to face the coming dawn.

In the Spirit, the enemy has no chance against me, as the blood of Christ has set this sinner free.

As your child I am ready, as Christ lives in me.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

What are you hoping for right now? Many times we hope for something very specific, but things don’t always work out the way we hoped for.

This doesn’t mean you should lose hope. Still, to have everlasting hope, you might want to shift your focus. For instance, how strong is your hope in God’s mercy? Instead of focusing only on something earthly, eternal hope rests on heavenly promises. A firm hope in God’s plan answers the questions of the soul.

So yes, go ahead and hope for that job, a person to change their heart, or for a specific blessing to come to you. Be willing to wait on that hope. And always place your deepest, most intimate hope in something more profound. In God’s mercy, there is always hope.

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Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

1 Peter 1:13

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:10-11

but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

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PRAYER FOR EVERLASTING HOPE

O merciful Lord,

Here I am before you. I have nothing left. My resources & strength have left me.

Now, as I am empty, O Lord, and all my self-confidence slips away, I am left alone

waiting for you. And still, I remember…

When faced with my sin and shame, I had no hope. Then you showed me your great loving mercy. You gave me another chance, and my faith came alive. My hope for a better tomorrow was born.

So here I am again, O Lord, with nothing but my hope in my Lord Jesus Christ. I place my hope upon your eternal truths & promises. Make it everlasting, O Lord.

I place my hope in your mercy. I place my hope in the goodness of God.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Are you afraid or lacking confidence? Sometimes we want to gain courage all on our own. We think we just have to be stronger or tougher. But what happens when we can’t or when we fail?

The truth is, authentic courage comes from knowing you are loved. Your confidence gets even stronger when you show love for others.

This is God’s great economy. Love multiplies and increases as it is shared. And this gives us great hope and courage.

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There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

John 1:4-18

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Psalm 27:14

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PRAYER FOR COURAGE & CONFIDENCE

O blessed Lord,

In your presence I show my true self. I am fragile, vulnerable. Sometimes I’m afraid. How can I have courage?

Almighty Lord, you created heaven & earth. It all returns to you. Let me understand & accept that you are in control.

In my smallness you reached out to me. You gave me all I need. You gave me Christ Jesus, your innocent, beloved son. You place me on the throne with him forever free.

And from there, O Lord, I have confidence. In your mercy, there is no condemnation. In your grace, all things are new.

So I walk with you, O Lord, with deep trust. I know I am forgiven. I know I am loved. Your love gives me courage. And loving others makes me brave.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Do you feel like negativity is making things harder for you? Sometimes we get stuck in a negative cycle and can’t get out.

Instead of listening to bad news all the time, listen to the Good News instead. You will find an uplifting message in God’s Word. This isn’t a sugar coated, false message of denial. Instead, the Word of God speaks truth, and the greatest truth of all is God’s love for you.

Focus on your primary roles. These are so important now. Glorify God even in the smallest tasks and gestures. Know that every action made to help or heal is worth it. The angels in heaven sing for this with great joy.

So instead of being negative, you can be hopeful and strong. You can rise above the noise and live life with purpose and meaning. The Spirit will help you if you ask. Nothing can be more positive than being in God’s presence. So go there and be transformed. Then, go and help others hear the Good News too.

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For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:14-19

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PRAYER TO LEAVE NEGATIVITY BEHIND

O merciful Lord,

This troubled world wants to tie me up in knots. So much anger and pain make me feel negative and all alone.

May your Spirit show me once again, O Lord, I am not alone. My God is the living God. My Lord is Christ Jesus. His pure love sets me free.

In the name of Jesus, cast out the lies of evil one. Return my focus to where I find purpose and joy.

You are my salvation and there is no greater hope than my soul at rest in God. Even during dark, tough times, you are with me & I am yours. You give me great courage. I walk with a light, sure step.

I see now with the eyes of Christ my heavenly destiny, in the loving arms of my Father. Your goodness overwhelms me. I am free. I am home.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Our troubled times call for us to grow. We are called to grow as individuals, and as groups, to meet the challenges of the day.

Maybe you realize you need to listen more. Or maybe you need to communicate more clearly. Some of us need to learn to cooperate, while others need more confidence in working independently. Or perhaps you need to be more organized. Finally, maybe you need to learn to express your feelings with those close to you.

In what skills do you need to improve?

While coping skills are important, remember where it all starts. If you begin with a solid relationship with God, then he will give you what you need. He will guide and teach you. He will show you the way to serve him, your family, and your community.

So let the Lord show you how. Let him equip you to face the world and to be a living blessing.

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

2 Corinthians 5:17

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:22-24

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PRAYER FOR NEW COPING SKILLS

O blessed Lord,

I’m nearing my wits end. It’s so hard sometimes to cope with this troubled world. The burden gets heavy.

May I find rest in you, O Lord. Let my soul be at peace knowing who I am & who saves me. I am a child of God. Nothing and no one can take my identity away from me.

From that place of strength I ask you, O Lord, to teach me. Show me new ways and give me new skills to get through each day. It all depends on you.

Renew my mind, heart & spirit. May I go forth with fresh confidence, as your grace reveals to me, in Christ, I have all l need.

Bring your truth home to me. May it burn in my heart, O loving Lord. May the resurrection show me: I can do this. I am God’s child.

In Christ, all things are possible.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.